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Chevrolet LS9 specs: 376 ci (6.2L) 8-cylinder, 4.065 x 3.622 in (103.3 x 92 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 638 hp, 2009–2013. Used in the Chevrolet Corvette. OHV.
The Chevrolet LS (LS9) is oversquare — the 4.065" bore exceeds the 3.622" stroke by 12.2% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.622" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,650 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 47.0 ci (770 cc).
It is one of 57 engines in the LS family, sitting between the 293 ci and 454 ci members. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 638 hp across 2009–2013.
| Displacement | 376 ci / 6.2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.065" |
| Stroke | 3.622" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.122 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 638 hp |
| Years | 2009–2013 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.122 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,622 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 47.0 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 638 hp | LS9 |
| 2010 | 638 hp | LS9 |
| 2011 | 638 hp | LS9 |
| 2012 | 638 hp | LS9 |
| 2013 | 638 hp | LS9 |